Metal injection and compression molds imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported metal injection and compression molds worth $2.4 million (175 tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 175 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 107 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 225 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 128 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 748 t |
| 2019 | $986K | 167 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 114 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 158 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports metal injection and compression molds from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 73% |
| Germany | $400K | 17% |
| Turkey | $126K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $76K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.5% |
| United States | $10K | 0.4% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
| Tunisia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Mexico | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.78 per kg, close to the world average of $16.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia metal injection and compression molds imports (HS 8480.41): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8480.41: Moulds: for metal or metal carbides, injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of metal injection and compression molds imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported metal injection and compression molds worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 175 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal injection and compression molds to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Germany (17%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal injection and compression molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.78 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $16.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of metal injection and compression molds to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2020 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal injection and compression molds?
The HS code for metal injection and compression molds is subheading 8480.41. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8480 page.
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